Created and run by the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida as a community service, the online marketplace wegive.org has helped about 250 nonprofits raise money for special projects or to meet urgent needs.

Created and run by the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida as a community service, the online marketplace has helped about 250 nonprofits raise money for special projects or to meet urgent needs.

As of Monday, 1,450 people had donated $102,196, according to the website.

Funded projects have included nights of shelter for domestic violence victims, blankets for the homeless, supplies for low-income mothers, and leadership training for volunteers working with youth with disabilities, according to a Nonprofit Center news release.

WeGive.org sorts nonprofit projects by area of interest, such as Arts and Culture, or by an organization's name. The website has supported 706 projects since its inception and currently has 85 active projects.

"Donors tell us they feel both happy and smart using WeGive.org. They like selecting a local community project with personal meaning," said Nonprofit Center CEO Rena Coughlin. "Most projects encourage easy-to-make donations -- $10 or $25 goes a long way on WeGive.org."

Wegive.org features nonprofit projects in Duval, Baker, Clay, Nassau, and St. Johns counties.

Also, the website can be used to:

• Purchase gift cards for a wedding party or colleagues• Find volunteer opportunities and learn more about the nonprofit community• Teach children about philanthropy and share the experience of giving, either at home or in the classroom• Support the Jacksonville Jaguars and favorite WeGive.org projects by purchasing single-game tickets through the Give and Go function.

For more information, go to wegive.org.

The Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida, founded in 2002, serves and advocates for nonprofits. For more information, go to nonprofitctr.org.